One prevalent problem in the automotive industry is discharged batteries. When manufacturers make cars, it's not as if they all sell within a single day. Many vehicles sit on parking lots for extended periods of time, in cold and hot weather, causing not only accumulated dust but also discharged batteries. Manufacturers have no choice but to replace these 12 V batteries. This costs manufacturers millions in expenses.

In order to address the problem, Nissan announced its partnership with ICP Solar Technologies Inc. ICP Solar will supply Nissan with OEM solar chargers equipped with suction cups to sit on the car's dashboard. These chargers will provide the needed trickle charge (from solar energy, of course) to prevent the batteries from being discharged. The chargers were first tested in Nissan Europe and will now be put to use by Nissan North America.

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